Lanterna Rally

Author: A. And W. Galignani And Co

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781230286143

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1862* edition. Excerpt: ... THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR, LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS. The stranger should now follow the Boulevard, which leads northward to the Hotel Des Invalides.--In 1590, under the reign of Henry IV., an asylum for military invalids was formed in an old convent in the Faubourg St. Marcel. This institution was removed to Bicetre, by LouisXIII., but for want of funds did not-eceive any augmentation. In 1670, during the administration of Louvois, Louis XIV., by whose wars the number of invalids "vas greatly increased, laid the foundations of the present edifice; the main building, as well as the first church, were finished about 1706, by Bruant. The second church, described above, was destined for the celebration of festivals and military anniversaries. Several additions were made at various times to the buildings of the hotel; and the whole edifice now covers 28 acres of ground, enclosing 15 courts. At the revolution of 1789 it took the name of Temple de I'Humanile; and during the turbulence of that period was always respected. Under Napoleon it was called Temple de Mars, and the number of its inmates was frightfully increased. At the Restoration the hotel resumed its original title. This magnificent institution is under the direction of the Minister of War. The staff of the establishment comprises: a marshal of France, a general of division, governor; a general of brigade, commander; a colonel, major; eight captains, adjutants. There is an administrative council composed of 13 members, including three senators and the commander. There are also one cure," two chaplains, one chief physician, one chief apothecary and 10 assistants; 26 Sisters of Charity, and 260 servants of all kinds. The Hotel is divided into 14 divisions, each of which...